The community is located in the west flowing Clear Creek floodplain south of the stream. The Berwick cemetery and church are located on a hill southwest of the village location. Missouri Route JJ crosses the valley about one-half mile east and U.S. Route 60 passes one mile south of the community.[2][3]
History
A post office called Berwick was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1908.[4] The community was named after the proprietor of a local country store.[5]